Open Innovation Session

Describe us your problem and then listen how selected companies or research organisations would go about solving it.

We can organize for you a tailored one-day event where potential partners will quickly and effectively present you with their solutions to your technology problem. Choose the right one for you and finalise a solution.

Many companies have already used Open Innovation Session

"The JIC has a unique knowledge of innovative technology companies. On the basis of our ideas JIC experts identified dozens of interesting companies, not only in the energy sector, but also in data processing and the development of drones. We chose the ones which appealed to us most and the JIC then organized a meeting with them. I appreciate the comprehensive services that the centre provided for us. In the future, the JIC will remain an important and reliable partner for us in the search for new technologies."

Dipl. Ing. Josef Renč
| E.ON representative for the search of new technologies

E.ON is one of the world's leading companies engaged in the distribution of electricity and natural gas. In the Czech Republic it ranks among the largest suppliers of gas. It also offers to its clients specialised energy solutions.

"The JIC staff significantly contributed to the establishment of our collaboration with the Faculty of Informatics, Masaryk University (FI MU). The tripartite cooperation of Meopta, FI MU and the JIC, and the moderation of initial meetings allowed us to define the terms of reference for the project submission Inobino within the Olomouc Region innovation voucher scheme. Our application was successfully approved and the project is now under way."

Meopta is a multinational company which develops optical products for regular, industrial and military use. The optical, optomechanical and optoelectronic systems from the laboratories of the company can be found in weapon systems, scientific equipment and instruments intended for the exploration of the universe.

"Within one day we had the opportunity to meet several innovative companies and start-ups. We presented the IBM strategy to these companies, as well as our solutions, analytical tools, IBM Watson, Big data and cloud. All the selected participants were interesting for us and we entered into negotiations with some of them. The organisation of the meetings and the quality of the presented companies pleasantly surprised us and, on the basis of this event, we plan to establish long-term cooperation with the JIC."

Frequently asked questions

What is an Open Innovation Session?

An Open Innovation Session is a tailored one-day meeting which we organise for you with potential technology partners. You can easily and effectively find solutions to your problems and agree on cooperation. We arrange searching, contacting and communication.

Can my company participate in an Open Innovation Session?

We are happy to organise an Open Innovation Session for any technology company which has ended up a blind alley or just wants to move on. It does not matter if you are from Brno, Prague or London.

How do I set up an Open Innovation Session?

Firstly we sit down and clarify together which areas you want to develop. If you have a specific problem, we will discuss it in detail. Then we select the companies and research organisations which might be able to help you. You select your favourites and we approach them. Finally we arrange an Open Innovation Session where each company will present its solutions. You can discuss everything with them and afterwards decide who you want to co cooperate with further.